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Rhode Island Gives London's WorldRemit a Key Market in U.S.

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states with the announcement that it’s added a proprietary license in Rhode Island. WorldRemit inched closer to its goal of obtaining its own money transmitter license in all available U.S.

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In Europe, Single Data Market Looms?

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The European Union is examining the creation of a single data market that would reportedly challenge tech firms such as Google and Facebook, as Reuters reported. The creation of a “single European data space, a genuine single market for data” would include new rules governing cross-border use and data interoperability, among other tenets.

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DOJ, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google

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and other tech companies have been facing backlash from lawmakers and regulators around the globe. David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island) ended the hearing by saying the companies “have monopoly power.” “We actually have to take a hard look at whether these behemoths are killing off innovation and competition.”. Google, Facebook Inc.

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DOJ Settles Redlining Claims in Rhode Island

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (WTC) to resolve claims that WTC redlined majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island. for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5% for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5%

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Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple CEOs To Face Congress

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David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island), chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, has asked each of the company’s executives to testify before completing its investigation and crafting reforms that would regulate the digital market. The panel has pressed for tougher antitrust rules and enforcement.

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Bitcoin Daily: FINMA Grants Licenses To Two New Blockchain Firms; ShortHop Crypto Exchange Launches In Seven New States

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The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has granted the first “banking and securities licenses” to two blockchain companies: SEBA Crypto AG and Sygnum AG. states: Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Arizona and Montana. The exchange is already live in California, Washington and Illinois.

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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently charged two businessmen in Rhode Island with fraudulently seeking PPP loans, the first in the country linked to the loan program. In the case of the two men in Rhode Island, there were several red flags pointing to fraud. Industry officials warn it won’t be the last.

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